Key Campaign
ELEMENTS
Our content reaches a highly engaged and underserved audience: over 1.4 million U.S. licensed beauty professionals and millions of salon-goers who understand the emotional impact of personal care. This built-in audience gives Daymaker a clear path to scale and a unique advantage most documentaries lack.
Exclusive Premiere Event
The world premiere will be hosted at the Chicago Cultural Center as part of the Chicago International Film Festival. This prestigious platform creates credibility and buzz that can be leveraged for a broader mainstream push. The event could include a red carpet, step-and-repeat photos, and opening remarks from Mario, CIFF representatives, and the filmmakers.
Two-Phase Marketing Campaign
Phase One – Local Focus
Focuses on Chicago, engaging salon guests, local influencers, and the broader community through organic content, short-form videos, and OOH digital billboards. This phase builds awareness and creates a citywide cultural moment around the premiere.
Phase Two – National & International Push
Leverages the best-performing content from Phase One, amplifying it with paid social media and OTT campaigns to reach national and international audiences. Influencer partnerships and targeted platforms maximize engagement and extend the impact of the film and series.
Self-Distribution Strategy
The feature film will be available on Amazon Prime, YouTube Rentals, and OTT platforms at a $5.99 price point, offering global reach and easy sharing. YouTube Shorts and pre-roll ads will promote both the feature and the Daymaker series to audiences actively engaged with beauty content. A successful self-distribution run will serve as a proof point to secure a long-term streaming deal, further extending the film’s reach and impact.
additional content
Behind-the-Scenes (BTS) Content
On-Set Moments: Mario with stylists, clients, or students, showing candid, human interactions.
Production Timelapses: Salon setups, lighting, or animation creation process.
Crew Spotlights: Fun 15–30 sec clips introducing DP, animators, stylists, or other key team members.
Day-in-the-Life of Mario: Clips of his personal moments outside the salon to show authenticity.
Trailers & Teasers
Film Trailers: 60–90 sec cinematic overview, emphasizing Mario’s journey and the Daymaker philosophy.
Film Teasers: 15–30 sec punchy, attention grabbing social friendly videos.
Screening Footage & Event Content
Red Carpet Arrivals: VIPs, influencers, and guests at the Chicago International Film Festival premiere.
Influencer & Celebrity Reactions: Short, punchy clips sharing excitement for the film.
Audience Reactions: Emotional responses and engagement from the screening.
Media & Press Quotes: Shareable graphics with key blurbs or headlines.